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This page contains methodological research papers and information on time series and data quality. You can also find the standards and classifications used to collect, process, and present ABS data.

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The paper "Low response rates and their effects on survey results" is the product of research undertaken to address a key issue within the Statistical Clearing House ...

This page shows all ABS classifications, correspondences and information papers. The 'status' of a classification indicates whether it is in use. 'Preferred' indicates that it is the current and ...

As part of the Census Data Enhancement project, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has conducted a quality study that simulates the formation of the Statistical Longitudinal Census Dataset (SLCD).

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Competitive markets foster the reallocation of inputs where resources are channelled from less competitive to more competitive firms, and hence increase aggregate productivity. The turnover of firms ...

Using the rich data provided by the 1981-2006 six waves of the full Australian Census, this paper estimates the rates of return to post-school education in Australia, with a focus on bachelor degrees.

WHAT IS A TIME SERIES? A time series is a collection of observations of well-defined data items obtained through repeated measurements over time. For example, measuring the value of retail sales each ...